A Bayer Leverkusen star treated his teammates with bespoke Championship rings after a historic Bundesliga season.
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Bayer Leverkusen made history by completing an unbeaten Bundesliga season, clinching their first league title and dethroning Bayern Munich, who had held the championship for 11 consecutive years.
To celebrate this major feat, Jeremie Frimpong got teammates custom Championship rings in honour of their historic Bundesliga triumph.
?Leverkusen etched their name in football history by joining an elite group of European teams to complete an undefeated league campaign and what better way to commemorate this milestone than with blinged-out rings??
The Dutch sensation immortalised the team's unforgettable season with bespoke jewels crafted by the luxury artisans at PASCAL.
Each ring is personalized with the player's name and number on one side, while Leverkusen's club motto: 'Factory Eleven Football Passion," is seen on the other side.
While custom rings might be a rarity in European football, they add an extra layer of excitement and uniqueness, reminiscent of American sports culture.
While medals are cherished and are tradition, there's something a little extra special about flaunting a couple of golden rings.?
The influence of American sports culture on football is reaching new levels, from fashion to celebrity engagement, and even halftime entertainment, as seen in the UEFA Champions League and major South African club fixtures like the Soweto Derby.
Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba set the tone by gifting his French teammates rings after winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
"34 games and 0 losses. It is still difficult to assimilate what we experienced this Saturday and what we have done this league. A campaign and a team that I will always carry in my heart. For such a unique occasion, I wanted to give a special gift to my teammates and seal this moment forever.
"That’s why my @pascaldesignofficial friends created this ring for the undefeated champions. Thank you so much for being part of this moment and this season. Two more battles to go," wrote the Dutchman on Instagram.
Leverkusen face Atalanta in the Europa League final in Dublin on Wednesday before attempting to clinch the DFB Pokal when they take on Kaiserslautern on Saturday.
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They are just two games away from an historic, unbeaten treble! More gold rings might be in order...
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